HC Deb 07 February 1997 vol 289 cc735-6W
Mr. Rooker

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what is the value of contracts to supply publications entered into by HMSO before privatisation which were cancelled at the time of privatisation; and if compensation was paid by HMSO in this respect. [14702]

Mr. Freeman

HMSO did not cancel any contracts to supply publications at the time of privatisation and did not therefore have to pay any compensation. All customers were given the opportunity to novate their existing contracts from HMSO to The Stationery Office Ltd.

Mr. Rooker

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will list the publications HMSO was contracted to supply to the Open university prior to privatisation and which at the time of privatisation HMSO withdrew from sale. [14703]

Mr. Freeman

HMSO did not withdraw any items for sale at the time of privatisation, and as a result of privatisation.